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Veggie Chop Quinoa Salad

After a couple months of heavy holiday indulging, it feels much better to be back on the clean eating routine. Another cooking-obsessed friend of mine got a couple of new cookbooks and this dish caught my eye. Obviously there could be variations galore, but this combo works pretty well. I can’t wait to make it again next week with some different fresh herbs and other veggies.

RECIPE: Veggie Chop Quinoa Salad

1 cup cooked quinoa, room temp or chilled

1 cup chopped carrots

2 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

1 cup sliced, steamed green beans, room temp or chilled

1/2 cooked, sliced mushrooms (lightly sauteed in olive oil)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

juice of 1 lemon

3 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS: Add all chopped veggies and walnuts to a large bowl and toss to combine. Add quinoa and toss again. Then whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, tarragon, salt and pepper. Pour over the veggie/quinoa mixture and toss well. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!